Located in the county of Tainan , 300 kilometers to the south of Taipei , Matou is a town famous for its cultural heritage and agricultural products. In ancient times Matou was an inland harbor for early immigrants, where settlers, literates, artisans congregated, shaping up its unique culture. Taoist religion is prosperous in this small town, where the delicate wood work, stone carving, and colorful paintings that elaborate the walls of historical temples such as Temple of the Jade Emperor (1661), Temple of the God of Chivalry (1710) , and Temple of the God of Letters (1853). The harvest of the sweet, juicy Wen-Tan , the pomelos, hails seasonal greeting in accordance with the Mid-Autumn Festival.
The Matou Campus of Aletheia is 4.5 kilometers off the junction of Chung-Shan Freeway and is adjunct to the South Scientific Industrial Park . Now the campus is erected with classroom buildings, dormitories, the library, research buildings, an internship hotel, and a modern gymnasium is under construction. The Matou Campus has now become the main educational establishment of the town, providing educational, economical, and recreational functions for its neighborhood and community. |
